We Dig Fossils

Alliah L. Agostini ∙ Illustrated by Joelle Murray

Paperback

Published on May 6, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Published on May 6, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

Get out your shovels and fossil brushes for this delightful Step 2 reader following a family’s search for fossils!

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Ava loves rocks! But what she really really loves are fossils! Ava and her family are on a mission to dig up some fossils. They dig in their backyard, in the park, and by the creek but still no fossils. But Ava will not give up! The family head out to the beach for one more fossil hunting adventure! Will Ava finally be able to dig up her very own fossil?

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

★ "Agostini’s short tale is funny, and Murray’s illustrations are charming and detailed....this book is more than a one-time read." —School Library Journal, starred review

ISBN 9780593812518 (Paperback)
Published on May 6, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 250L | Fountas/Pinnell: I

ISBN 9780593812525 (Ebook)
Published on May 6, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 250L | Fountas/Pinnell: I

ISBN 9780593812532 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on May 6, 2025
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 250L | Fountas/Pinnell: I

Alliah L. Agostini

Buffalo, NY native ALLIAH L. AGOSTINI writes to spread joy, truth, and to help more children see themselves reflected on the page. Alliah is a member of KidLit in Color, Black Creators HQ, the Picture Book Sunrays, and SCBWI. She has been a guest on a number of podcasts, and has also been featured on CNN and in the Washington Post. Ms. Agostini resides in New Jersey where she enjoys impromptu dance parties, fossil hunting, and making up corny jokes with her husband and two children.